Threats to hold 22 days of strike action by Spanish airport workers over Easter and throughout the summer have been cancelled.

The threat of strikes were made following publication of plans to part-privatise national airport operator Aena, however they were called off when guarantees of job security and certain conditions were made.

Union members said that around 70% of their 10,000 members had decided against action after the reassurances.

A statement from the union representing the staff, the CCOO, said: “The ratification of this deal means the cancellation of the call for 22 days of strikes planned on different days between April and August.”

Spanish tourism authorities will be pleased as they anticipate a popular spring and summer season as holidaymakers opt for Spain over Middle Eastern tourist spots.